Head of Legal

NWL Procurement Services ("NWLPS") is part of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, and provides procurement and supply chain management services across all members ("NWL Members"). Determines and implements the commercial legal strategy acting as a business partner to the NWL PS function. Provides a dedicated legal service within NWL PS in response to specialist procurement and contractual matters. Undertakes factual investigation of commercial and procurement claims acting as an internal and independent reviewer of procurement challenges and liaise with external legal counsel if required. Drafts legal documentation, policies and procedures and searches legislation and precedent to support the organisation on governance matters. Provides training on new legislation and speciality issues, and contributes to the wider team's knowledge transfer. Acting as advisor to NWLPS, Finance Directors and other stakeholders at all levels, on all legal matters in relation to commercial law, contracting, competition, regulation, procurement, Information Governance and GDPR., Legal AdviceThe post holder will provide a legal advisory service associated with specialist procurement and commercial legal advice. They will provide independent, expert advice and support relating to statutory and legislative compliance and interpretation of Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, policies with wider organisational impact and other directions and guidance. To take responsibility for the purchase of external legal services as appropriate and instruct external legal counsel on an as needed basis and to oversee and manage outsourced casework. GovernanceLead on governance and compliance activities by heading the governance group within NWL PS to embed best practice and ensure compliant processes are created, followed and embedded within NWL PS and its Clients. Ensuring compliant processes are followed to ultimately minimise and mitigate risks and ensure best value for money is achieved within the legal framework. Commercial and ContractsReview high value, high complexity contracts taking into account the requirements of relevant internal clients, provide professional assistance with the preparation, review and risk assessment of commercial agreements Leadership, team development and networkingEnsure key relationships with other legal and procurement professionals and internal and external stakeholders. Be responsible and lead the procurement teams effectively in best practice, coaching, mentoring and performance management of legal team.

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits